Respiratory System

Question 1

Nasal Chambers?

Answer 1

Warms and moistens the air, filters and traps pathogens which stops them from entering the lungs, lined with cilia.

Question 2

Pharynx?

Answer 2

Funnels air down to the larynx, made-up of smooth muscle.

Question 3

Larynx?

Answer 3

Produces sounds and moves the air from the pharynx to the trachea.

Question 4

Trachea?

Answer 4

Keeps airways open and takes air into the lungs. Inhales O2 and exhales CO2, made-up of smooth muscle and c-shaped cartilage.

Question 5

Bronchus / Bronchi?

Answer 5

Spreads and directs air evenly between left and right lungs.

Question 6

Bronchioles?

Answer 6

Spreads and directs air between both sides of the lungs.

Question 7

Avioli?

Answer 7

Site of gas exchange, O2 enters the bloodstream while CO2 enters into the lungs to be exhaled. Surrounded by capillaries and contains a large surface area.

Question 8

Diaphragm?

Answer 8

Contracts and expands to allow air in and out of the lungs.